1960 Map of North Baltimore

About this map

North Baltimore is a central junction in this 1960s study, showcasing a landscape defined by the intersection of the Baltimore and Ohio and Central Penn railroads. The area south of the Wood Co Hancock Co line features the recreational development of Van Buren Lake State Reserve and the village of Van Buren. Rural life is marked by numerous family-named sites and community markers, including Fowler Cem, Bechel Cem, and the United Brethren Ch. Industrial activity is evident through a series of Quarry sites and concentrated Tank Farm facilities near Cygnet, illustrating the region's mid-century role in transportation and resource storage. Waterways like Rader Creek and Rocky Ford drain the flatlands of Bloom and Henry townships, where small schools like Township Sch once served the dispersed farming population.